Chapter 829: Be a Deterring Force

Chapter 829: Be a Deterring Force



Hecate watched Fourth Dream remain unresponsive for several breaths before asking sternly, "What's wrong, Fourth Dream? You only left my side for a week, but you already won't listen to me anymore?"

"M-Mistress...! I wouldn't dare!" Fourth Dream promptly responded after shivering.

"That's better," Hecate smiled and no longer pursued the matter. She turned her attention to Vaan and casually commented, "You certainly know how to enjoy yourself, Sir Vaan."

Fourth Dream's heart immediately tightened, thinking her mistress was aware of the matter between her and Sir Vaan.

Nevertheless, Hecate continued, "You knew about such an amazing place and didn't think to share with me? How envious. To think I would miss such a pure land during my last visit."

Hecate proceeded to gather the pure mana on the tip of her finger and breathe in its breath- taking freshness.

She could immediately feel the pure mana invigorating every part of her body.

Shortly after, she sighed, "However, it's all the more reason to keep this pure land a secret. You are playing a very dangerous game, Sir Vaan."

"If the other Great Devils learn about this place, I'm afraid they will go crazy to seize it for themselves," Hecate reminded.

Vaan calmly smiled before replying, "Since the Great Devils have agreed to give me a chance to join the circle of Great Devils, it shows they are willing to risk pinning their hopes on my future potential."

"I have yet to say anything to them dividing up the Evernight Territory for themselves since it is ultimately still part of Gehenna. However, this place can only be reached from Pangea's side, and I have already colonized this ownerless region and made it mine."

"If they dare extend their greed to this place, they have to be prepared to face my wrath," Vaan confidently stated.

"You can't win against everyone, but everyone can mutually lose, huh?" Hecate softly muttered before nodding, "If you can really show them you are capable of that, they will not mess with you, Sir Vaan."

"Of course, it would be best if I don't suffer any losses at all. That includes not revealing my trump card to them," Vaan suddenly said.

Hecate frowned before asking with doubt, "Then, how will you prove that you can be a deterring force not to be trifled with, Sir Vaan?"

"I already am, Lady Hecate. You told me yourself," Vaan calmly stated.

Hecate was immediately surprised before furrowing her brows in thought. However, she quickly shook her head and asked, "When did I tell you such a thing, Sir Vaan?"

"When you explained the nature of the Great Devils to me, Lady Hecate. It had me wondering since," Vaan mentioned.

"After all, the Great Devils would just kill me if they feared me. However, since they chose to give me a chance, it shows they are fearful yet hopeful of my future. Despite that, they are still bold enough to try and exploit me."

"What do you think gave them such courage?" Vaan asked.

Hecate's eyes flickered before saying, "They trust that you will be bound by the oath and not do anything to harm the interests of Gehenna-should you decide to become a Great Devil and accept its binding contract."

"However, you want me to change one of the clauses, don't you? Maybe something like you will be freed from the binding contract if any of the other Great Devils were the ones to act against the interests of Gehenna. For example, antagonizing you by scheming for your resources, right?"

"Kukuku, if I add such a clause in the contract and show them the recording of you accepting the oath, I believe they might really start behaving more honestly," Hecate chuckled.

"You certainly caught on quickly, Lady Hecate," Vaan smiled.

Indeed, his idea was just as Hecate guessed. It would not only make the Great Devils mindful of him but also wary of each other's actions against him.

Of course, they most definitely wouldn't be happy once they noticed the clause from watching Hecate's recording.